5.00 A.M.
I was preparing for work.
The previous night I had arranged with Bankky that we would leave together so we could both go for the christening ceremony of Lola Ezechie's baby girl on Saturday.
Bankky had just finished blessing me with the anointing oil...she does that sometimes. No sooner had I sat back down than I felt a sharp pinch on my bottom. It was dark, but when I shined the torch I got a rude shock...I had been stung by a scorpion. Gawd!!!
I had never seen that before around the house, and I make it a point to do a general clearing every weekend. I was stunned. The initial shock replaced by panic, then confusion and finally I realized I had to be calm in order not to make an already bad situation worse. Bankky was already flipping out. That I can't allow to happen.
I picked up the phone and called my MIL, after the fourth try I got her on the phone. She advised we look for a local herb...at that hour I was skeptical I can find anyone who has got it.
So, as it is no remedy on that front. All the while I am trying to remain calm for Bankky's sake. Inwards, I was scared shitless. With the knowledge that it would be hard finding the herb, I took a decision to go to the hospital. At least even if I cannot find an immediate anti-dote, I can be sure that the anointing oil will keep me safe. L can't take chances though. So we headed to the hospital. I had never registered there, even though I could have.
Almost two hours later, I finally got the anti-venom shot.
But boy, was I scared?!
